Vintage Pair of Brass Shoe Store Display Stands new man modeled after an early passenger

modeled after an early passenger steamer or riverboat with painted superstructure

We are unaware of the exact age or origin of this piece

This piece features tin construction with light embossing and litho-printed graphics

with only minimal signs of wear

Emil and his wife Grete were deported to Izbica

Vintage Pair of Brass Shoe Store Display Stands new man modeled after an early passengerPair of cast brass shoe display stands designed for presenting footwear in retail store windows and sales displays. Each stand features an elongated sculptural upright with flowing, streamlined lines rising from a stepped rectangular base to a shaped top support that cradles the heel of a shoe. Mounting holes in the bases allowed the stands to be secured to display platforms, while the elegant, minimalist form reflects the Art Deco and Streamline